Description
Sausage and Vegetable Soup is a hearty, nutritious one-pot meal packed with flavorful sausage, tender vegetables, and a savory broth—perfect for chilly days or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cook for 2–3 more minutes until wilted.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- This soup freezes well for easy future meals.
- Feel free to add beans or pasta for extra heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg